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Iowa Finance Authority

At the Iowa Finance Authority, we turn small actions into big reactions. From mortgages and rental programs, to beginning farmers -- we impact all Iowans.

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Expanding Housing Opportunities

2026 HousingIowa Awards

Six recipients recognized for transforming properties, creating new homes and changing how Iowa communities address housing needs

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Iowa Thriving Communities

Iowa Thriving Communities

Iowa Thriving Communities serve as models for other communities on both a statewide and national level in attracting housing development for all income levels.

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IFA Impact

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34,100

affordable homes made possible through State Housing Trust Fund investments

107,170

Iowans assisted in their time of need when facing homelessness

$69.6M

invested back into the Iowa affordable housing programs through Iowa Title Guaranty

Did You Know?

...Iowa’s homeownership rate is among the highest in the nation at 72.8%? 

The Iowa Finance Authority has mortgage and down payment programs to help Iowans reach their dream of homeownership.

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About IFA

We help Iowans take life-changing actions every day; whether you’re buying your first home, making a fresh start, hoping to continue your family’s farming legacy or even working to upgrade a community’s water quality infrastructure.

We offer programs to assist in community development, including issuing tax-exempt bonds, providing the lowest cost funds for drinking water and wastewater facilities is Iowa and offering Iowa Title Guaranty, which provides guaranteed title to real property in Iowa.

Purpose

Create opportunities for Iowans, communities and businesses to thrive

Our programs are designed to enhance the quality of life across our communities, because when we invest in individuals, we’re investing in Iowa.

From the neighborhoods where our children play to the water we drink, we promote the health of the state we call home – because our futures grow together.

Focus

Making affordable financing possible for home and community

By connecting people with affordable financing resources we help them turn their dreams into untold realities.